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I swallowed by birth control pill, right after swallowing chewing gum. would this reduce it's efficiency?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Doubtful: Expect that gum would not impact effectiveness of your oral contraceptive.

Answered 5/5/2018

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A member asked:

I swallowed by birth control pill, right after swallowing chewing gum. would this reduce it's efficiency?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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